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When Is the Best Time to Move House? Moving Experts Reveal the Best Season to Plan Your Next Shift
Let's take a look at the moving compatibility for each season, so you can schedule your upcoming move for the easiest time
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Organize a Small Kitchen — 10 Tips Experts Swear By for a Well-Kept Compact Cooking Space
If you're a small-space dweller with a love for cooking, here's everything you need to know to make the most of your culinary space
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Hot Shower Before Bed — Is This Really the Secret to Sleeping Better?
Here's what the experts have to say about getting a steamy shower in before a snooze
By Amiya Baratan Published
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16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — Including Function, Fabric, and Fold
From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence
By Emily Moorman Published
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"I've Got No Room for a Fridge in My Small Kitchen" — Here's How the UK's Best Kitchen Designers Would Make Your Space Work
Tiny kitchen? You might be struggling to find space for your bulkiest appliance, but our experts have plenty of tips, so you never have to feel like you're making sacrifices in your home.
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm Surviving the UK Heatwave Without Air Con — It's Not Perfect, but This £7 Amazon 'Cooling Bed Spray' Did Give Me Cool, Crisp Sheets
Reading the claims that this 'cooling bed spray' would actually make my bed linen feel less hot during the heatwave, I had to give it a try
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What Are the Different Types of Tiles? Use This as Your Glossary When Planning Your Bathroom Renovation
Do you know the difference between terrazzo and terracotta? Ceramic from cement? Learn from the experts on how all the different tile types compare
By Lara Sargent Published
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Heatwave, Who? I Just Discovered the Difference Between a Bladed vs Bladeless Fan, and Now I'm Officially Ready for Summer
Factors including the size of your room, your design style, and your budget all weigh in on what's the most effective way to cool down your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"I've Never Used Packing Cubes Before" — 5 Ways Professional Organizers Make Them Work to Fit as Many Clothes as Possible Into a Suitcase
Yes, there's a right way to optimize these organizers, and here's how the professionals do it
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Turns Out, Three Isn't a Crowd — A Color Consultant Explains How Triadic Palettes Bring Balance to Bold Color
Choosing colors for your interiors can be daunting, but this theory helps you build dynamic schemes that still feel harmonious
By Harriet Slaughter Published
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Trust Me, This Genius Houseplant Humidity Trick Will Save Your Indoor Garden From the Draining Summer Heat
And, believe it or not, all it takes are three simple ingredients
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I’m a Color Psychology Expert — Here Are the 7 Things I’d Never Do With Color When Decorating
Because color is never just about looks, especially in the home
By Karen Haller Published
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10 Small Kitchen Problems — And How You Can Solve Them in Style
Small space not supporting your big ambitions? These expert-approved fixes tackle the most common small-space struggles, so every inch works harder and looks sharper
By Linda Clayton Published
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Ever Since I Saw This Clever £5 Buy, I Always Tell Friends They Need to Buy It for Their Coffee Machines, Stand Mixers, and Other Appliances
If you don't have swivel caster wheels making your kitchen appliances mobile, you're making your life in the kitchen way harder than it needs to be
By Amiya Baratan Published
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A Detailed Guide to Decorative Plasterwork — Its Historical Roots and How It's Being Reimagined for Today
All you need to know before adding or updating moldings — and when to go modern or stay traditional
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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How to Unpack Your Suitcase Like a Pro — 5 Ways to Organize Your Hotel Room Closet to Feel at Home
Don't spend your vacation unorganized and living out of your suitcase — this is how professional organizers make themselves at home when traveling
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? 5 Things I Think Everyone Should Know Before Considering One
Don't get caught out before you build your garden room sanctuary. Here is everything you need to know regarding the planning of this outdoor space
By Amy Reeves Published
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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do
Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Should I Half Tile or Fully Tile My Bathroom? I've Got the Answer, and the Pros and Cons to Each
Deciding how to tile your bathroom isn't just a case of choosing the right pattern, color, and configuration
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Should All Your Window Treatments Match? Here's How Designers Decide, and Make It Work Either Way
Matching window treatments throughout your home seems like the no-fail option, but the experts say that's not always the case
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025
Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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13 Housewarming Rituals From Around the World You've Probably Never Heard of — And Thoughtful Ways to Gift Them
Take inspiration from this list of the most wonderful ways to commemorate your new chapter in a beautiful abode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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'Should I Move Home?' Architects Explain How to Decide Whether Your House Has Potential to Improve, or You Need to Find a New One
If you're questioning your need to move to a fresh space, read this before you come to a decision
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I've Had Ooni Pizza Nights Every Saturday for Years — These Are My 5 Golden Rules for Using This Outdoor Oven I Think Everyone Should Know
There's nothing quite like homemade pizza, and after a lot of trial and error, I have some helpful tips and tricks to help you master your at-home setup
By Debbie Black Published
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Scandinavian vs Mid-Century Modern — These Celebrated Design Styles Are More Similar Than You Might Think
Both are enduring favorites and iconic in their own right, but do a little digging and you may discover they also share quite a few similarities, too
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to Declutter a Small Kitchen — 10 Tips for Clearing Out You Need to Make Every Inch of Space Count
If you're a small-space dweller with a compact cooking space, here's what you need to know about making it look clutter-free
By Amiya Baratan Published
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11 Small Kitchen Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar If You're Planing a Reno This Year
From space-saving layouts to hidden designs, these trending small kitchen updates will make your design process more stylish, functional, and future-ready
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Decorating with Mint Green Works For Way More Than Just Your Bathroom — Here's How to Use the "Spatial Palette Cleanser"
It's bright and zingy, but can also fade effortlessly into the background when it needs to. Here's how designers like to use it
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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"I'm a Hot Sleeper and It's Ruining My Night's Rest" — What to Do, and What Never to Do, to Regulate Your Temperature and Get Better Sleep
If you're a hot sleeper, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to beat the heat for a comfortably cool night of slumber
By Amiya Baratan Published